NAMI | Criminal Justice

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CIT in Action Issue #2
11/14/2005
Read the CIT in Action Issue #2 from the NAMI CIT Technical Assistance Resource Center. Included in this issue are articles on Community CIT initiatives, CIT is International, Second Chance Act of 2005 Introduced and more.

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Discussion Groups

Criminal Justice Forum
Share knowledge and support with consumers, family members and others who are dealing with the criminal justice system.

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Treatment & Recovery Info

Nancy Grace Promotes NAMI
The Grand Marshall of the NAMI NYC Walks program will be appearing as a guest on the Nancy Grace show on Friday evening.

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Knowledge Base

How to Help: When a Person with Mental Illness is Arrested
This guide, co-written by NAMI New York State and the Urban Justice Center, is designed to help New Yorkers with mental illness and others navigate the criminal justice system.

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